Sunday, February 27, 2011
Percy Jackson.
It's good, but it's not fantastic.
There is a plot, fortunately. And it leads me on.
But, the language style is not really to my liking.
And with the prophecy and the oracle and the chosen one, it reminds me of harry potter.
But somehow, I prefer Rowling to Riordan.
And I am even more certain of that when I started on the third book.
What's with him and Jesse McCartney?
"Ugh, Who picked the Jesse McCartney? Green Day is better."
It's not exactly great for an author to show favouritism.
I mean the Greek myths and stories are interesting enough,
you don't have to add in this 'spice' to liven up the mood.
Because it just makes me want to flush your book down the toilet bowl.
You are risking this with many Jesse's fans out there.
You can't blame me for saying that it's no wonder that these books didn't get too famous.
Well, but now they are mine.
These five books now sit in the shelves that hold many of my proud collections.
And I am not saying that the content isn't good.
Just the style.
Yes, it kept me reading on. I've been reading three books in three days.
Details, description are a little lacking.
Which explains the less than satisfying thickness of the book.
But I am not agreeing that quantity equates quality either.
I am just a little frustrated at the rate at which I get through the books.
And it's not that I can control it either.
I want to know what happens. In the end.
What's that major plot that's harbouring.
So before I finish it, I shall refrain myself from judging it.
Although I think I most probably did already.
Maybe I am just neutral. After reading it, I don't have the ohmygod-the-book-is-so-good-i-feel-like-i-am-in-heaven-whoosh kind of feeling.
Unlike Harry Potter, Nicholas Sparks, Jodi Picoult etc etc...
But still, it's good.
I smile, I read aloud. I imagine. I anticipate.
That's the best I can wish for I guess. It's not everyday that a good book lies in your lap.
Oh, and I happened to hear Hero by Mariah Carey in the supermarket this morning.
How apt.
There's a hero
If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid
Of what you are
There's an answer
If you reach into your sould
And the sorrow that you know
Will melt away
[Chorus:]
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
It's a long road
When you face the world alone
No one reaches out a hand
For you to hold
You can find love
If you search within yourself
And the emptiness you felt
Will disappear
[Chorus]
Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone
Tear them away
Hold on
There will be tomorrow
In time
You'll find the way
[Chorus]
寻找梦想 4:47 PM
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